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#949 of 990 schools in CT

Hall School

Elementary School · Bridgeport School District · Bridgeport, CT

A Bridgeport School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

290 Clermont Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06610

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)8% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$20,755
Chronic Absenteeism30.9%

Students at Hall School score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

93.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hall School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 85Very Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,862/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bridgeport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,836

Median home value

$224,700

Median rent

$1,364/mo

College educated

17.1%

Homeownership

49.4%

Poverty rate

22.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Edison SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–60.3 mi193Compare →
Franklin SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6K–60.7 mi267Compare →
Luis Munoz Marin SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.4PK–80.8 mi710Compare →
Achievement First Bridgeport AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–120.9 mi1,098Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Bridgeport School District

Schools in district
36
Rank in district
#34 of 36
District spending per student
$20,755NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hall School is listed in Bridgeport School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hall School

Hall School is a public elementary school in Bridgeport, CT, part of Bridgeport School District, serving approximately 175 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #949 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hall School

What grades does Hall School serve?

Hall School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Hall School?

Hall School has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hall School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hall School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hall School rank in CT?

Hall School ranks #949 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Hall School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hall School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hall School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hall School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hall School a charter school?

No, Hall School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hall School a Title I school?

No, Hall School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hall School?

93.7% of students at Hall School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
175
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 2
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.9%
Area population (ZIP 06610)
22,092
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
39.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06610; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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